Hydrogen and Emerging Energy Technologies

CEP 380 provides an in-depth examination of hydrogen as a pivotal energy carrier for a sustainable future. The curriculum delves into the fundamental principles and operational aspects of various electrolyzer technologies for green hydrogen production, alongside the design and application of fuel cells for efficient energy conversion. A significant focus is placed on understanding and implementing robust hydrogen safety practices, including handling, transport, and infrastructure considerations, to mitigate risks effectively. Furthermore, the course investigates advanced long-duration energy storage solutions, comparing and contrasting different approaches vital for grid stability and renewable energy integration. Students will also explore other nascent energy technologies and their synergistic potential with hydrogen systems, preparing them for careers in this dynamic sector.

Course outline

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01Lesson 1: Introduction to Hydrogen as an Energy Carrierlecture

02Lesson 2: Fundamental Principles of Electrolysis and Water Splittinglecture

03Lesson 3: Advanced Electrolyzer Technologies: PEM, Alkaline, and Solid Oxidelecture

04Hands-on Lab: Electrolyzer Performance Characterizationlab

05Lesson 5: Introduction to Fuel Cell Technologies and Electrochemistrylecture

06Lesson 6: Types of Fuel Cells: PEMFC, SOFC, and DMFC Applicationslecture

07Lesson 7: Hydrogen Production Pathways Beyond Electrolysislecture

08Hands-on Lab: Fuel Cell System Integration and Testinglab

09Lesson 9: Hydrogen Storage Technologies: Gaseous, Liquid, and Material-Basedlecture

10Lesson 10: Hydrogen Safety Standards, Codes, and Risk Managementlecture

11Hands-on Lab: Hydrogen Leak Detection and Safety Protocolslab

12Lesson 12: Long-Duration Energy Storage: Beyond Hydrogenlecture

13Lesson 13: Emerging Energy Technologies and Grid Integrationlecture

14Capstone Service Project: Design and Assessment of a Hydrogen Energy Systemassignment

Syllabus

["Week 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier","Week 2: Lesson 2: Fundamental Principles of Electrolysis and Water Splitting","Week 3: Lesson 3: Advanced Electrolyzer Technologies: PEM, Alkaline, and Solid Oxide","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Electrolyzer Performance Characterization","Week 5: Lesson 5: Introduction to Fuel Cell Technologies and Electrochemistry","Week 6: Lesson 6: Types of Fuel Cells: PEMFC, SOFC, and DMFC Applications","Week 7: Lesson 7: Hydrogen Production Pathways Beyond Electrolysis","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: Fuel Cell System Integration and Testing","Week 9: Lesson 9: Hydrogen Storage Technologies: Gaseous, Liquid, and Material-Based","Week 10: Lesson 10: Hydrogen Safety Standards, Codes, and Risk Management","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Hydrogen Leak Detection and Safety Protocols","Week 12: Lesson 12: Long-Duration Energy Storage: Beyond Hydrogen","Week 13: Lesson 13: Emerging Energy Technologies and Grid Integration","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Design and Assessment of a Hydrogen Energy System"]